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Punjab Civil Service (PCS) Prelims
Punjab PSC PCS Prelims — Paper 1 (GS) + Paper 2 (CSAT). 100 MCQs each, 2 hours each.
Updated 13 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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డయగ్నోస్టిక్తో ప్రారంభించండి
మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి syllabus అంతటా 10 ప్రశ్నలు.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | ~118 – 128 |
| 2023 | BC / OBC | ~112 – 122 |
| 2023 | SC | ~100 – 110 |
| 2023 | ST | ~88 – 100 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
2025
120 ప్రశ్నలు
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Punjab PCS — Quick Practice
FULL20 ప్రశ్నలు · 240 నిమి
మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →Punjab PCS — 2025 (Previous Year)
FULL120 ప్రశ్నలు · 240 నిమి
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General Studies (Paper I)
108 QsCivil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II)
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లీడర్బోర్డ్లో మీరు ఎక్కడ ఉన్నారో చూడటానికి మాక్ తీసుకోండి.
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Top score
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State topper range
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
The Punjab PCS Mains exam for the 2025 recruitment cycle was conducted from April 1-10, 2026 at various centers across Punjab. Over 4,200 qualified candidates appeared for the seven descriptive papers. Mains results are expected in the coming weeks.
PPSC released the Mains admit card for candidates who qualified the Prelims held on December 7, 2025. Candidates downloaded their hall tickets from the official website ppsc.gov.in using registration credentials.
Punjab Public Service Commission confirmed that the PCS Mains 2025 will proceed as scheduled from April 1-10, 2026 for all categories. The official date sheet was announced on January 17, 2026 after Prelims results were declared.
ఏదైనా టాపిక్పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
Everyday Science
General appreciation of science from observation and experience.
Environmental Studies
Environment, ecology and sustainable development.
Indian Polity
Political theory, Constitution and governance of India.
History of India
Indian history with emphasis on social, economic, political aspects.
Indian and Punjab Geography
Physical, social and economic geography of India and Punjab.
Elite qualifying segment
82–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top-tier PAS contenders
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive Group A range
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
General category qualifying zone
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualifying range
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
PPSC released the Punjab PCS Prelims Result 2025-26, with qualified candidates shortlisted for the Mains examination. The Prelims was conducted on December 7, 2025. Candidates could download the merit list and score card PDF from the official portal.
Expected Mains result announcement for 2025 cycle
గడిచిపోయిందిFri, 21 Aug, 2026
Result expected around July-August 2026 after evaluation of descriptive papers
Interview stage for shortlisted candidates (approx. 3x vacancies)
33 రోజులు మిగిలాయిFri, 25 Sept, 2026
PPSC typically calls approximately three times the vacancy count for personality test
Expected notification release for Punjab PCS 2026 cycle
68 రోజులు మిగిలాయిFri, 30 Oct, 2026
Next cycle notification likely in October 2026 based on historical patterns
Tentative application window opening (2026 cycle)
73 రోజులు మిగిలాయిWed, 4 Nov, 2026
Online registration typically opens shortly after notification
Expected application deadline (2026 cycle)
103 రోజులు మిగిలాయిFri, 4 Dec, 2026
Registration usually remains open for 4-6 weeks
📍Tentative Prelims exam date for 2026 cycle
168 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 7 Feb, 2027
Prelims typically held 2-3 months after notification; exact date to be confirmed
Reading Comprehension
Understanding and analysing English and Punjabi passages.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Communication, collaboration and interpersonal effectiveness.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, assumption, course of action.
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Situational judgement, prioritisation and ethical decisions.
General Mental Ability
Direction, blood relation, ranking and general mental ability.
Basic Numeracy
Numbers and their relations — Class X level.
Data Interpretation
Charts, graphs, tables and data sufficiency.
Punjabi and English Language
Basic language skills — grammar and usage.